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Jun-16-2008

Organ Leaving MySpace?

Tired of the restrictions, they've launched new forums

UK-based indie zine, label and underground music network have moved from the confines of censorship

May-18-2008

iPhone's Biggest Blunder

How can the most advanced phone ever made not do this?

If every free phone offered by every wireless provider can send and receive pictures, why can't a $400 iPhone? Seriously!

Jan-29-2008

My New Job

Yesterday was day one for me at Men's Fitness

Now, I know what you're thinking. What are the words 'me' and 'fitness' doing gallivanting in the same sentence? How odd.

Jan-20-2008

RIAA Website Hacked & Sacked

Thanks to a lack of security and a bad public image

It seems that the RIAA tech department forgot to set up proper security. As of today, their entire site has been wiped clean by hackers.

Dec-16-2007

That'll Be $2.49 Please

Catching someone in a laziness induced lie

The clerk took several moments searching for what I thought was the UPC code to punch into the register. As it turned out he didn't know the price.

Sep-15-2007

When Corporations Try to Be Cool

"We would never depict such an offensive slogan…"

It seems that someone at Bell Canada thought it would be a good idea to tap into that there ultra-cool punk music scene in order to generate new business.

Mar-10-2007

One Year Since I Left My Job

An anniversary marked by a funny coincidence

Even I can't believe it's been one year since shrugging my corporate shackles at Hachette Filipacchi Media. Actually, I officially quit on March 5, but walked out of the building the next day. They offered to pay me thru the end of the week if I left right away. So on record, my official last day—the day my benefits were stopped—was March 10, 2006.

Nov-28-2006

The Match.com Cam Girls

A new way to attract business

Have you guys seen these new ads for Match.com running on MySpace? It seems they've decided to switch their image from being a respectable online dating service to that of a seedy cam site. If you haven't seen the ads, basically they are of these hot girls in front of web cams being all flirty and coy. They'll sit there for a moment, then react to something and start typing.

Aug-01-2006

Faster Than a Speeding Mailman

Ever wonder who's been selling your information?

On Tuesday July 18, I filed to be designated an L.L.C. in the state of NJ thanks to the help of Valerie L. Boccadoro, Esq. About a week later I received notice from the State that all went well and a week after that I got my certified papers. Now I'm just waiting for my Federal ID number to come thru.

May-12-2006

Insensitive Ring Tones are Fun

Although maybe major corporations should steer clear

As I troll around in search various news items from this source or that, I often come across funny tidbits about the workings of Corporate America. This one came to me regarding Barrior Mobile, owned by Lagardere Active North American (LANA), a subsidiary of the same French parent company that owns my former employer Hachette Filipacchi Media.

Mar-10-2006

I Quit My Job on Monday…

Getting it thru my head, I simply can't deal with Corporate America

By Tuesday morning they asked, "If we pay you thru Friday, would you mind leaving today?" Yeah, that really took some thought on my part. Here's a bit of my sorted history…

Mar-02-2006

The Flu and Thinking Clearly

I know it sounds like a contradiction but it worked for me

Being laid up with a fever may not be the best way to think thru life's problems but it was just the forced vacation I needed. The time allowed me to do nothing but think. And though I still have not made that final decision, I'm pretty sure I know what it will be.

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